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Title Section15 1917-10-25 257 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1917 No 1,57e.15 words
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Article140 1917-10-25 257 LEADERS PAGE The Final Blockade 257 Eastern Rousing Problems 257 Civilian and Military Kighte 288 The War Situation 258 Uoueing Enquiries 358 Mr Churchill 259 j Death of Mr Tan Jiak Kirn 289 Asiatic Representation on Council 259 New War Developments 269 POLICE AND COURT MEWS. Rubber Prosecution 262140 words
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Article148 1917-10-25 257 Subscriber** to the "Singapore Free Prats' 1 weekly returning from Europe to the Straits by any of the mail lines, are invited to send to the Manager the name of their steamer and date of arrival hi Singapore. Copies will then be mailed to meet them at various ports of148 words
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Article164 1917-10-25 257 Oct. 24 Tir. (100 tons) 1113.25 <J*».%«* 2200 ftaieltoi o**» 26.00 G-aiu»- a* Cat* Nc. I 26 0C Ptppoi Mlork urJlc pore 80.00 fcl99M, (WfctN tai» 86 50 N« ro*** (xl J3 lfl DOm N«tni4ffi <80 to Dm norn (.'lcvt* (IniJiOia** riom B»H Oofftft '4% Blue* norn T« -eft.164 words
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Domestic Occurrences
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Article53 1917-10-25 257 Heron.— On the 23rcl inst. at the Maternity Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. O. Heron, a daughter. Tonkin. At Telgcmoutb, Devonshire, to Mr. and Mrs 8. Tun kin on Oct. iO a daughter. SAX.ELBY —On 21st teat, at the Municipal Bungalow, Kampong Java Koal, the wi'e of Herbert R.53 words
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Article121 1917-10-25 257 Lawford Mowbray. September 6. at Hampstead, D R. C. Lawford, of Kulim, Kedah, M&lay States, to Rosa Vivian Mowbray. Ehlers-Hansek. On October the 93rd at the Preflbyterlan Church, Singapore, by the Rev. W. Cross. Edvard BOPHUB Thorkild Ehlerb, Manager cf Meeers Meyer Measor, Singapore, to Karen Johannb HAbBEN of121 words
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Obituary19 1917-10-25 257 Burgess Aug. 2S, Phillip Sidney (Phil), son of 8. H. BURGEse, of Malacoa and Littleham pton, aged 12.19 words
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Article94 1917-10-25 257 r ARKY. Killed m action on the 2 -2 nd August, Lieut. A. J. E. Carey, Gordon Highlander<>, eldest and dearly loved son of the late E. v Carey acd Mrs. Carey, of Lyne, Capel, Surrey, and 10, Alexandra court, Malda Vale, aged twenty-two. Bouhdillon. Killed94 words
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Article, Illustration40 1917-10-25 257 Oo»B»OTwr ny 9t Ooi 24 2. Jit..*. i 4i FiiTMi i*«4il* 8427-83 fittnct d«maod Bjuik 818 toOU.T.T. 165 HOKQ&OBa, dflm&nd 17%Pxtm TOSOBAMA, dsnibnd 108t Java, itm^D* KIAASKOk. 4i*rn»-. 3&b 80>»»»i0Hi, Back bcyirt W.M j»r r *pV. >-r. V-; rut*'40 words
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Article910 1917-10-25 257 Oct 19. The newest Ally, the United States, has gone several degrees better than the old allies France and Britain, m blockading every door to the neutrals that lie adjacent to Germany. We are not referring to the latest F M S Gazette r jtification, prohibiting all910 words
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Article782 1917-10-25 257 Eastern Housing Problems Oct 20. It is interesting, if not necessarily remarkable, to find that Colombo is snffering from almost exactly the same bousing difficulties as is Singapore at 1 the present time, but we aie m advance of the eiater Colony to the extent that whilst we have introduced782 words
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Page 257 Advertisements
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Advertisement22 1917-10-25 257 Vitafer [The AILT 7777^ Ton^ cFS^ n Most valuable for N«r~*e Trouble* of avery kind, from Temporary Debility to loac standing Neur»sth«oia>22 words
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Page 257 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous243 1917-10-25 257 THE WEEK'S NEWS. ■i The last mail from Home arrived on Monday Oct 22 with dates to Sept 26. This weekly leaves on Wednesday. The chairman m his speeoh at the annual meeting of the Singapore Cold Storage Co stated that the profit of 88,186.88 on the year was very243 words
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Article1094 1917-10-25 258 Tho feature of the week has been the naval doings. And before referring to the actions m the Gulf of Riga so far as reported, it is interesting to com pare the sinkings results with previous weeks. The curve of unsuccessfully attacked continues to fall,1,094 words
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Article531 1917-10-25 258 From the obscurity of a back page of the Government Gazette we rescue some of the decisions of the Increase of Rent (War Restriction) Ordinance, and on these express a pious hope that by and by there will be more to show m favour of the531 words
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Article548 1917-10-25 258 We are inclined to take a serious ▼iew of the case cited to as and quoted under the pseudonym of X m our issue of yesterday, not entirely because of its individual application but because it appears to argue a remarkable state of affair*. We have548 words
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Article473 1917-10-25 259 There is a storm gathering m political circles at home which may be ex pected to burst soon m connection with the inclusion of Mr Winston Churchill m the Government. Whatever partisans may say m his favour the country as a whole distrusts this politician, who it regards473 words
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Article211 1917-10-25 259 The whole community will learn with regret of the death of Mr Tan Ji'ik Kirn, G M G, to whom a tribute was I- Bed m the Legislative Council yes terday, and particulars of whose career ftppear on another page. One who knew him211 words
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1122 1917-10-25 259 The debate on the Budget did not rise and seldom does nowadays to any great heights either of interest or diction, bnt the hon'ble Dr Lim Boon Keng certainly brought one element of comparative novelty into it by his re ferences to a possible1,122 words
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Article1488 1917-10-25 259 New War Developments. Oct 25. The war news which has come through to day can hardly be account ed very cheering from an enemy point of view, quite apart from the steadily growing tale of incidents which serve to emphasise the spirit of irresolution and dissatisfaction which is certainly growing1,488 words
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Article379 1917-10-25 260 PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CONCERT. Last nighfa concert at the Victoria Theatre m aid of the M Oar Day Fund was the first opportunity the public have had of hearing the newly formed Philharmonic Choral Society, and the occasion was greatly enjoyed by a large audience. It is no exaggeration379 words
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Article125 1917-10-25 260 The very satisfactory sum of $2,686 was realised as the result of the nuc'.iou held m aid of tbe Our Day Fund under the auspices of the Tamil community com mittee m the Victoria Hall yesterday after noon, Mr T O Maybew was the auctioneer, and under125 words
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Article144 1917-10-25 260 The undermentioned properties were sold by auction at trjs saleroom of the Commercial Rubber Company, No 3 Raffles Place yesterday afternoon: Four pieces of freehold land at Lorong 29 off Gaylang Road, area 9600 6q ft, bought by X R S Soopaya Chitty for 8410. Twenty pieces of144 words
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Article107 1917-10-25 260 Ou Tuesday evening about half paßt six o'clock, a tram-car got derailed m Ssran-gcou-rd, at the junction with Rowell rd. It is stated that a municipal motor refuselorry coming out of Rowell rd collided with the tr^mcar, knocking it out of the lines, and both the traracar and107 words
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Article46 1917-10-25 260 We regret to hear semi officially that news has been received that Mr W S Ebden, an Officer of Class V of tha Straits Settlements Civil Service, who ha 9 been serving with hia His Majesty's Forcea m Europe, is a prisoner of war m Bulgaria.46 words
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Article1197 1917-10-25 260 Once m a golden honr I caat to earth a seed. Up there came a flower, The people 6aid a weed. In our consideration of Pollen Oct 19, 1916, we traced the Fertilisation of Flowers we have now to follow if we can the seeds thereby produced to their1,197 words
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Article149 1917-10-25 260 Rubber. Singapore, Oct 24. For this week's auction th 3 record quantity of iei4 tons were catalogued. There was a good demand for good estate parcels and prices generally 6how a email advance on the week. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Prime lots were well competed for and sold149 words
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Article90 1917-10-25 260 Result of men's Medal for October GR H Webb 84 10 74 tie F Montgomerie 84 10 74 tie H C Kineman 79 4 75 R F Binuio 7» 3 76 Gold Medal, 191.6 1917. F Montgomerie 84 10 74 R F Bionie 79 3 76 Ladies'90 words
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Article41 1917-10-25 260 Messrs Boustead and Co yef-:te!dciy re ceived telegraphic advice from tlie Secretaries of Nordanal that the dirtcrore of this company have declared un interim dividend of 5 per cent m ratpael of 1917 working payable on the 7th Xov.41 words
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Article112 1917-10-25 260 The wedding took ploee en Ibfl 17th ingt, at 81 Lnke's Church, Teiuk Ant=on, of Mr M R Hartley and Bfisi Kathleen Amanda Jones, daughter of Mri X A Jonee, of Ipoh. The Bangkok Times says t)mt Mr A M Pountnty, Colonial Treasurer Singapore, Mr F Drnt, Government Analyst, Singapore,112 words
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Article824 1917-10-25 261 Socially and financially, the Oar Day" Fete at Johore Bahru on Sunday was a tremendous success, quite a large number of Singapore residents going over. The Fete was held m the Malay Schools and the grounds surrounding, the long ap proach to which had been gaily decorated824 words
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Article53 1917-10-25 261 At the Johore Our Day fate the fallow icg proved th^ bMI shots m the shooting gullerv competitions. The poaeible was 25. Lliif. Mrs Griffiths, Johore Bahru 20 Men. Mr W Stewatt Singapore 24 Malays, Urtßku Aziz 23 Johore Recreation Club. Mr. C D Werkneißter 23 Running Deer (all corner*)53 words
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Article806 1917-10-25 261 (The following report of proceedings at 15th Annual General Meeting of the above Company it* forwarded by the Secretary for publication.) The fifteenth annuul general meeting of the Singapore Cold Storage Company, Limited, was held at the Offico of Messrs BaastcM and Co. on Monday.806 words
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Article70 1917-10-25 261 The King bae been pleH^pc to give nnd giant unto Norraan Gibb, Eeq Chief Mechauical Engineer of the Roya! Siamese State Railways, Southern Line, hie Majea ty'a Royal licencp and authority to wear the Inaiguia of the Third Class of the Order of the Crown of Siani, which decora tion70 words
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Article1023 1917-10-25 261 [The dates given are those of the tele grams from London Oct 9 British Rp*in attack on wide front north east acd eabt of Ypres m conjunction with Allie3 on let 4 Practi caWy all objectives gained French ad vanre over v^ry oif^uU terrftia, taking G.imbotra firm,1,023 words
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Article284 1917-10-25 261 The Bill entitled "an ordinance to make provision for the Registration and Medical Examination of certain residents m the Colony m connection with the present war Mis published m the Gazette. The Objects and Reasons state as follows. This Bill provides (a) that every male Britißh subject284 words
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Article176 1917-10-25 261 How greatly the constru^ion n( mer chant ahipa Las been accelerated is indicated by two supplements just (titled hy Lloyd's Register of J-'hipoirg Thn?e ?bow that m lesa than sii. weeks from June 8 to July 17 over 100 n»w reitelf wr?r« adicd to the RegUter. Of IbeM 83 are176 words
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Article788 1917-10-25 262 Mrß Dr Gale has been appointed acting Medical Officer of Health, Hongkong. A Hongkong Order m Council has been made prohibiting the import or export of any subsidiary silver coins of the Straits Settlements. The hoD'ble C Severn still plays cricket. He captained a team against788 words
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Article247 1917-10-25 262 "X," a B Claßß man, married, with two children, was asked to renew his agreement with his employers after nine years service, on the same terms. He declined and Bought and obtained a promise of a billet on a rubber estate m the Colony. The authorities refused to247 words
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Article138 1917-10-25 262 We regret to learn that Miss S Martin has received a cablegram from the War Office stating that her brother, Lance Corporal H Martin, died of wounds on the 4th instant at the 11th Casualty Clearing Station France. Major Tom Lowis Bourdillon, m c, King's Royal138 words
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Article159 1917-10-25 262 On the 10th met while a constable was redeeming nn article m a pawnshop, and counting his money on the counter, a hand came from behind and snatched the money over his right shoulder. He turned round and saw a man running away. He gave chase, and159 words
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Article123 1917-10-25 262 In the remanded case against Pua Man Cho, the bullock cart driver, who on Ang 14 was entrusted with a ton of rubber belonging to Messrs Otomune and Co, and failed to deliver it at Tar jong Pdgar godown, the decision was given by the district; judge Mr123 words
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Article151 1917-10-25 262 Mr Lloyd George sent a neat replyto some Grim6by Bpecial constables, who professed to be Bhocked to find that the Premier was pennilees when he boarded a London tramcar, and who sent him a postal order for a shilling. Mr Lloyd George thanked the specials for co generously coming to151 words
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Article240 1917-10-25 262 Singapore, Oct 17. Dollar rubbers and industrial stocks were both m steady demand throughout the week bat fluctuations were insignia cant m both sections, mining shares remain a dull patch with only occasional deals. Mining. Ting Kits were taken at $8.50 and a few Titis made 98240 words
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Article98 1917-10-25 262 At the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association auction on Ocfc 17-19 there was offered for sale 15,218 pkls or 2,029,066 lbs. (Tons 905.88). The next auction will be held on Wednesday, Oot 24. Prices Realized. Sheet bm. Fine Ribbed 9116 to 9119 Good Ribbed 107 11598 words
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Article274 1917-10-25 262 Rubber. Singapore. Oct 19. Some 1,103 tons were catalogued for pale at the Auction which commenced on Wednesday and were concluded this morn iug, of which 906 tons were offered, and 879 tone 6old. Priceß all round show a considerable decline on the week and even at274 words
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Article123 1917-10-25 262 Singapore, Ocfc 19. For the weekly rubber auction which commenced on Wednesday the quantity catalogued was 1,100 tons. There were very taw buyers m the maikt.t. and prices Bhow a further decline. Tha top price for Fine Pale Crepe ie $4 down at 9121, and that for123 words
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Article764 1917-10-25 262 Mr N D Mudie is appointed to act at official assignee of Debtors Estates for Malacca. Dr F M Croncher is appointed to act ai P C M O, Straits Settlements, with effect from Oct 9ih. Mitta Singh, son of Mewa Singh, ia appointed a member764 words
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Article1642 1917-10-25 263 THE BESANT DEBATE By ftabmariAe CkbUl [Reuter'e Serrioe] London, Oct 16.— 1n the debate on the Besar t case On the motion for the adJournment, Mr Joyn=on Hicks said that th«> point *a& whethnr tbe releaee of Mm Bee:- I va^ likely to conduce to peace and i1,642 words
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Article152 1917-10-25 263 FATALITY ON A LOCAL STEAMER. A H>lam named Waag Kee epcond cock on a local ol6amer which ariivi d bere on WednatdftJ mornicg, wiih a car^o of cured f i pb, ccprn and rice, war* auxioua to get come rice, (or cocking. He opined b?.tch Nj152 words
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Article1711 1917-10-25 263 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli Juvenal M II youth bat knew" The qm atioo can tn altered ?o If the clfrrv but kcesr,' 1 they night b-^.ve tfcemtelTei the trottbta cf faluiic '..z t£ Icit lotteriaa ad premium bsndi aca such l'kc Igenciei of1,711 words
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Article133 1917-10-25 263 The Au 'traliaD authorities have decid ed on a distinctive maik for the men who 6e.rved m Gallipoli. It kuke3 the form of t. large metal lecter 'A, worn on the atm over tbe regimental bidge and undtrneath the ra< ul Au>tr;ilia badgo on t).'o shoulJor. A.l the men who133 words
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Article776 1917-10-25 264 The death has occurred m America o the well known artist, Raphael Kirchner. Mr \i Berkeley, who has lately been serving m Mesopotamia, ia shortly returning to the F M S (M.M.) Mr C D Schafer, of 6 Leonie Hill, reports the theft of jewellery valued776 words
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Article1686 1917-10-25 264 FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. The weather yesterday was fine and there was a fairly large attendance at the Couree for the first day of the meeting. The going was on tne holding side and times were therefore throughout slow. There were however some good finishes and very few1,686 words
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Article3618 1917-10-25 264 Sunnier weather and a drier ground made yesterday afternoon a more enjoy able one for racing and there was quite a number of pretty frocks worn by the ladies of whom there were many present. The attendance was fair and there was ft large crowd on the3,618 words
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Article290 1917-10-25 265 The directors' report to shareholders, for the meeting on Get 30th contains the following. The profit for the year subject to Directors' fees and Manager's Commission amounted to 954,852 93, balance forward 98,009.98, making a total of 962,862.9) deducting interim dividend of 5 per cent paid m March 918,750,290 words
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Article53 1917-10-25 265 Meeara Adamsoo Gilflllan and Co. (Penang) informs that a first interim dividend of 5% m respect of the year ending 80th June 1918 has been declared payable on 80th October 1917 to those shareholders of Rahman Hydraulic Tin whose names appear on the Register of members on53 words
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Article28 1917-10-25 265 Batavia, Oct 19. Rubber. The Rubber Market is weak and prices have fallen. The prices for both First Grades and Outputs are as follows28 words
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Article147 1917-10-25 265 First Latex Crepe per half kilo F 1.82J Ribbed Smoked Sheet do 1.82$ Outputs (75% Firsts) do 1.27| Coffee. This matket is unchanged. Robusta old crop per pikul F 24 new crop do 25i Rice. There is no indication of any alteration m the position of thi9 market. Krawang (80%147 words
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Article552 1917-10-25 266 GFNG In the divorce suit S E Lange vs E M Lange, co respondent Tan Luang Kia, judgment was given yesterday for a decree niei, petitioner to have custody of the children, co respondent to be mulcted m damages 13,600 and costs. In the case of552 words
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Article5416 1917-10-25 266 Ordinary Meeting, Monday, Oct. 22. Present. FI.E. the Govern :r (Sir Arthur Youn* 0.c.M.G.) H.E. thtt Genera? Officer Commanding the troopa (Major Gen. D H. Rldout, c.m.g.) The Ihm the Col. Reo. (F. 8. James, c.mo.) The Hoi the Acting Kesideut Councillor of Penang (W 0 Michell). Tho5,416 words
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Article109 1917-10-25 267 from Owr Own Corrupondtni Ipoh, Oct 22. Oar Day celebrations at Kinta formed the greatest success. There was $88,000 cash on Saturday morning and it is expected the great fancy fair and bazaar al Ipoh Town Hall will realise 15 to 20 thousand more. Other functions109 words
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Article78 1917-10-25 267 From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Oct 20. An Our Day" tennis match was play« ed on the Padang Threlfall (Penang) versus Spowers (ipoh.) A large crowd witnessed a splendid match. The game was one of the fastest and best contested seen m Penang. Threlfall won 9 7, 778 words
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Article179 1917-10-25 267 A recent report of the Madras Museum oontains an interesting account of the die* covery of a large number of gold coins from the village of Kodur m the Nellore district. The first discovery was made by a villager who while digging m the field found179 words
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Article353 1917-10-25 267 NEW WIRE ROPE GIVES WAY. On Saturday night a coolie named Tan Cbwee Lian was loading a steamor at the west wharf with a cargo of rics. A sling was hoisting 12 bags of rice when the wire broke, dropping the bags on the head of353 words
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1131 1917-10-25 268 THE ANNUAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of tbo Children "a Aid Society was held yesterday morning m the Municipal Board room. The President, H E the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, G c M o^ presided, and there were also present the Lady1,131 words
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Article313 1917-10-25 268 The Pass Lists for tha Normal Classes for Ttftchen for Singapore for 1917 are. Seniok«. H Cchen, C da Silva, A Doray, L Duckworth, Miss M Foster, Miss M Fox, Mies S Govindeu, Miss H Hoehimi, Hwang Chin Chan, S D Pillay, C Reutens, F Reutens, J Thuraboo.313 words
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Article114 1917-10-25 268 The variety entertainment organised by the Eurasian Literary Associatien held yesterday evening at Stamford Hall was a complete success. The hall was well fill ed, aud every item on the programme was appreciated by the audience. Several songs were given, there were banjo and violin so'od and114 words
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Article94 1917-10-25 268 THE CHINESE ENTERTAINMENT. The flower and bouquets supplied by Messrs Lee Pek Hoon, ChoaEng Wan, and A Neubronner (or the Chinese M Our Day Variety Entertainment of Saturday night realised the handsome total of $),438 05. The following lots, put up for auction by the Hon'ble Mr F94 words
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Article74 1917-10-25 268 Lieut. E W Evers, formerly a chemist of Meß*rg. A S Wateon A Co, Ltd, was among the first batch of Hoopkoug men to volunteer for the front. He joined the 2nd Middlesex as a private, won hie fighting commission and wbb drafted to the 22nd Middlesex, Now he has74 words
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Article769 1917-10-25 268 A SCB LETTING CASE. Thft Rent Assessment Binrd hpld itfsecond meeting m the Municipal Board100m yesterday afternoon, the hoo'ble Mr G J Saundere pr.-'-idinj*. The other m^r b^rs prenent were Mra<*rs Roland Brnddell, S Tomifnton, n Cirpmvl, E Teefcenpobn, Garr Khek Khiain, M Meyer and A M769 words
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Article106 1917-10-25 268 There was a good bit of holding up of the mails from here m July, a letter pobted m Singapore on July 19th only bning delivered m London on Sopt 12th. But then again letters of Aug 15th Singapore, arrived m London on Sept 19th. A few daya ego newßp'cers106 words
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Article802 1917-10-25 268 DEATH OF Mr TAN JIAK KIM c m g It is with deep regret that we havo t3 record the death of Mr Tan Jiak Kirn M G, who passed away yesterday morning at his residence, Dingwatl, Passir Panjang The deceased gentleman, who had bee unwell for come months po=t,802 words
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Article80 1917-10-25 268 In Egypt an nppe*l has been 10,000 persons— women or wir men— to take up work now bln •ii > > by men fit for active eerviC3. partment known as the < Wilian Bi ployment Bureau for the E^yptia" peditionary Force" baa bt«a under the administration of Mr W» Director80 words
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Article1607 1917-10-25 269 m. v wtvti isurresponatnt Order of the British Empire Edinburgh, August 29. The muster roll of those whom the King deliqbtd to honour m the two newly instituted Orders has been received with loud chorus of approval Scotland, cer tainiy, ban every rtaton to be satisfied with the1,607 words
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Article889 1917-10-25 269 BNG mons replying to the motion of Mr Red mond Mr Duke defended his Irish policy and emphasised that Sinn Feiners who endeavoured to stir up revolt had been treated with unprecedented magnanimity. Dealing with the Irish volunteers he described them as a rebel force which had889 words
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Article741 1917-10-25 269 i By Submarine C*bl«] [Renter's Serviot] London, Oct 16.— 1n the House ot Commons, Mr Montagu made a statement regardicg the release of Mrs Be°ant and her associates, declaring that tbe course followed m no wise constituted a criticism of the action of the local Government, which was, m741 words
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Article4309 1917-10-25 270 London, Oct 17.— Field Marshal Haig flayi: There is nothing of interest to report. London, Oct IS. Field Marshal Haig reports There was considerable activity of the hostile artillery north-east of Ypres and m the coast sector. The activity of our artillery on the battle front continues* London,4,309 words
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Article2251 1917-10-25 271 London. Oct 17. Wireless RusHian Official The enemy pressed us back over the mole m the direction of Moon island, interrupting h»nd communicatioue bat wten Oesel aud Moon. We completely !o6t touch with our forcß? on Oesil island. Eye witnesses report that an enemy Dreadnought ran into our2,251 words
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Article733 1917-10-25 272 London, Oot 18. An extremely obscure situation has developed m Paris since the Chamber paesr.d the vote of confidence m the Painleve Cabinet on Oct 16. There has been a secret sitting at which ap parently differences arose between the leading politicians about the peace question. Moreover Painleve's733 words
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Article700 1917-10-25 272 London, Ocb 17.— -The Admiralty reports the arrivals during the week as 2,124, sailings 2,094. Twelve vessels over and six vessels under 1,600 tons were Bnnk. Five w*re unsuccessfully attacked. One fisher w.t sunk. Rome, Oct 17. During the weekending Oct 14 315 ships arrived and700 words
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Article100 1917-10-25 272 Before Mr J C Sugars, second magistrate, yesterday, a Hiog Wan Chinese named Lim Teng Choon was committed for trial at tbe next Assizes on a charge of doing mischief by damaging telephone wires m Kampong Bahru rd. Two Malay PCs on plain clothes duty caught the accused and another100 words
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Article1515 1917-10-25 272 London, Oct 20. Official Six or seven air tbips attacked the eaetern and northeastern counties last evening. They pro ceeded for some distance inland, but madß no very definite attack. Bomb* were dronpf-H Ht variou- points, including a few la th« LoDdon area Tb« raM continues. Oiiicial (later.)-1,515 words
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Article102 1917-10-25 272 At the Presbyterian Church on Tuea the marriage took place cf Mr Ehlera, of Messrs Meyer and Measor, am Mies Karene Hhnsen of Copenhagen ceremony was performed by Cross. Mr A Hvalsoe. Dioiib gave the bride away ami Ml s A l acted as bet-t man. On the Ost 18102 words